PhD Research in War Studies at the Royal Military College of Canada funded by SSHRC – Études de recherches doctorales en Études de la conduite de la guerre au Collège militaire royal du Canada financée par le CRSH

In 2014, we’ll be celebrating 25 years of the integration of Canadian women into the combat arms. Canada was one of the first countries to impose no restriction on the employment of women into all military occupations, and the CF has been described as a “pioneer” in gender equality. Most notably, several allied countries, like the US and Australia, have very recently started the process of integrating women into their combat arms, and have sought the guidance and advice of Canadians. I am organizing a panel for next year’s International Studies Association Convention on looking back at 25 years of women’s integration into the combat arms. Presentations could look at gender and the modern military, debates on integration, and the changing involvement of women in war. If you are interested in presenting your research on the integration of women in combat arms (including, but not limited to, the Canadian experience) in this panel, send me a 200 word abstract at krystel.carrier@rmc.ca no later than May 15, 2013.